Letter: Cars, watch for motorcycles and vice versa

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Rockford Register Star

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Posted Jun. 18, 2014 at 7:00 AM

Posted Jun. 18, 2014 at 7:00 AM

The weather is finally getting nice and more and more motorcyclists are taking to the road. Automobile drivers need to be more aware of cyclists to avoid accidents. However, motorcyclists need to be extra careful as well. Bikes are harder to see, so extra awareness is crucial.

Excessive speed, weaving in and out of traffic, riding in a car’s blind spot, passing in tight conditions and other reckless behaviors increase the chance of accidents. In a car vs. bike collision, the bike always loses.

Also, if you are one of those immature buffoons who runs open headers, blasting out decibels at all hours of the day and night, you are giving decent motorcyclists a bad name. Have some consideration for the rest of us who don’t want to listen to your noise pollution. Loud pipes don’t save lives. They just disturb the peace and create resentment.